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The Independent Institute of Education

Bachelor of Accounting

The Bachelor of Accounting in Accounting is offered by The Independent Institute of Education.

Program Length: 3 YEARS.

Bachelor of Accounting offered by the Independent Institute of Education at the Faculty of Commerce

The purpose of this qualification is to qualify students in the field of accountancy and provide a stepping stone to a range of professional accounting qualifications. The proposed degree is structured in accordance with the new HEQSF guidelines and will provide students with the knowledge, skills and applied competencies identified by professional accounting bodies. Graduates will also be well-prepared with the insight and skills that are relevant to further specialised study in support of the principles of life-long learning. The specific skillsets incorporated into the design presents a combination that is highly attractive to prospective employers and adds value to the organisation that employs them.

The IIE Bachelor of Accounting (BAC) degree will provide candidates with a thorough theoretical grounding and knowledge in the key principles of Financial Accounting, Management Accounting and Finance, Auditing and Taxation. Thus, The IIE Bachelor of Accounting (BAC) degree is for students who intend to pursue a professional career in Accounting.

The IIE BAC degree is a three-year degree. The academic year runs from February to November. The modules are delivered on a full-time basis with lectures and tutorials being scheduled during the day from Monday to Friday.

Career Opportunities

This degree will open up an attractive range of career options; this degree is an ideal stepping stone to a diverse and exciting range of business related career opportunities. These opportunities include, but are not limited to becoming a –

• Chartered Accountant (CA(SA))
• Professional Accountant
  
• Certified Management Accountant
• Chartered Certified Accountant